Visitation Information

Jason R Mangold

Passed away on May 27, 2026

Jason Robert Mangold, Born September 13, 1975 to Brian Mangold and Jill (Harder) Mangold, the second of three sons.  He is the father of one daughter, Taylor Lyn Mangold, and one son, Jacob Ryan Mangold, who were the center of his universe.  He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Jerald Ryan, who was also his best friend.  Jason is survived by his parents Brian and Jill, and one brother John (Shannon) Mangold and one nephew, Jonah. 

Jason attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Elementary School, Kahler Middle School and LCHS graduating Class of ’93.  He developed an early interest in sports with successful summer All – Star baseball teams from when he was 12 years old through his Babe Ruth years as a catcher.  But his main love was football with repeated success, especially in the ’93 Semi State Finals, as the LC Indians running back.  He attended Valparaiso University on a football scholarship before leaving as a junior.  He later completed his bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Calumet in 2004.  Following the 9-11 attack, he became a Griffith Volunteer Fireman.  During the last four years, while raising his two children, Jason found his life’s soulmate and support in the love of his life, Stacy Heim.  Together, they shared interests in sports’ teams, Hobby Lobby, sewing, quilting, antiques, furniture making, gourmet cooking and their God. 

His 30+ year work history includes numerous employment locations that have all been housing related.  He has created plans for subdivisions, probably built the houses for those subdivisions, renovated them after they were resold, and, in his current employment for Indiana Farm Bureau, he was evaluating the damages to them from disaster situations.  Along this journey, he also created his own housing renovation, Phoenix Construction, which was his greatest enjoyment and pride. 

Jason was a loving a loving and devoted patriot, a Christian man whose greatest pride was centered in the successes of his two children and the role that he had played in their accomplishments, and in the proverbial belief that the Cubs (or Bears or Boilers) were “gonna win today”!

Visitation Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm.  Funeral Services Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00 am from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John.  Interment Blachly Cemetery, Valparaiso IN.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Tunnel 2 Towers, Wounded Warriors or Cubs Cares Charities.  For more information 219-365-3474.